Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 1 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that Washington can finally see the "finish line" in the month -long war in Iran, indicating that direct talks between the two nations remain a distinct possibility. The comment comes as the United Arab Emirates says it intercepted two drones overnight with debris killing one person in Fujairah. Meanwhile, near Qatar, a tanker was hit by two projectiles with one causing a fire. Over at the border between Israel and Lebanon, Israeli Defense Forces say one of their drones was downed by an surface-to-air missile in southern Lebanon overnight.
President Donald Trump, told reporters that the U.S. could end its military campaign within "two to three weeks," adding that securing a diplomatic deal with Tehran is no longer a prerequisite for withdrawal. "Iran doesn't have to make a deal, no," he said. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stark warning to European allies, suggesting the U.S. must fundamentally re-examine its relationship with NATO after the conflict concludes, accusing member states of operating a "one-way street" by denying Washington vital basing and overflight rights during the campaign.
Loud explosions were heard across Damascus on Tuesday as Israeli air defences intercepted Iranian missiles over the Syrian capital, according to state television reports. The incident occurred on the same day Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke at Chatham House in London, where he stated that Syria will remain neutral and outside of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran unless directly subjected to aggression. Highlighting the recent deployment of thousands of Syrian troops to secure the nation's borders with Lebanon and Iraq, the President emphasised that after years of devastating internal conflict, Syria is "not ready for another war experience" and is instead focused on rebuilding strategic relationships globally.
A Russian military An-26 transport aircraft has crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board, the Russian Defence Ministry has confirmed. The Soviet-era plane, carrying six crew members and 23 passengers, lost contact during a routine flight before its wreckage was discovered by search and rescue teams. Early indications from military officials suggest the crash was caused by a technical failure that led the aircraft to strike a cliff, with no evidence of external damage from missiles, drones, or bird strikes.
Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday (17 April) following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, ra...
Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday (18 April) launching their landmark A$10 billion ($7 billion) dea...
Global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of partial recovery after Iran announced it was open to commercial vessels during a li...
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping on Friday (17 April) for the first time since the U.S. and Israel killed Iran's ex-Su...
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said his country could provide a “safe corridor” and “alternative route” for regional ...
An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to new figures released by UN Women.
A remarkable discovery at the ancient ruins of Sanxingdui offers a glimpse into what appears to be otherworldly craftsmanship - an axe believed to have been made using material from a meteorite.
China is seeking to strengthen and upgrade its cooperation with Turkmenistan, focusing on what officials describe as “high-quality development” across a range of sectors.
Kazakhstan plans to boost trade with Afghanistan from $500 million to $3 billion, backed by infrastructure and transit projects designed to strengthen regional connectivity and improve access to global markets.
The past 24 hours of the Russia-Ukraine war have seen a drastic escalation in both aerial bombardment and frontline losses.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping on Friday (17 April) for the first time since the U.S. and Israel killed Iran's ex-Supreme Leader in air strikes, triggering the Middle East conflict, at the end of February. A U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, however, remains in force.
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 April), warning European countries against plans to step up UAV supplies to Kyiv.
Netflix shares fell sharply on Friday after the streaming group issued a weaker-than-expected outlook and said chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings will step down from the board.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that includes Hezbollah, raising cautious hopes of a pause in hostilities after weeks of escalating tensions.
Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday (18 April) launching their landmark A$10 billion ($7 billion) deal to supply Australia with warships, Tokyo's most consequential military sale since ending a military export ban in 2014.
European leaders have set out plans for a coordinated defensive mission to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, once security conditions allow, following talks involving more than 40 countries.
NeaNearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea off Myanmar in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record, the United Nations Refugee Agency said on Friday.
Tens of thousands of people filled a stadium in Douala on Friday, hoping to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo during what is expected to be the largest event of his African tour.
AmerAmerican businesses are preparing for a major moment next week as the U.S. government launches a long-awaited system to return billions in unlawfully collected tariffs.
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